Thursday 1 October marks the start of the 2015/16 bush fire danger period for the Dubbo, Narromine and Wellington Local Government Areas. From this Thursday any person wishing to light a fire will require a Fire Permit. “A Fire Permit is required for burning activities during the Bush Fire Danger Period and helps to ensure fire is used safely, minimising the danger to you, your property, your neighbours and the community. Permits are free and can be obtained from your local permit issuing officer or Fire Control Centre” Superintendent Lyndon Wieland said. "With conditions becoming more conducive to the spread of fire, people need to be extremely careful when using fire. If a fire leaves your property the landholder is liable for any damages" Superintendent Lyndon Wieland said. “The 2015/16 bush fire season could see 'above normal' fire activity for much of NSW, according to the latest outlook from the Bushfire & Natural Hazards Cooperative Research Centre” Superintendent Lyndon Wieland said. Superintendent Wieland is also urging residents to have a completed Bush Fire Survival Plan available so all members of the household know what to do on days of increased fire danger, and if their home is threatened by fire.